Shin splints are a common presentation here at Medwest Health Care. Essentially shin splints are the pain felt along the front of the shin bone, between the knee and the ankle. The term shin splints actually encompasses a number of different pathologies, so it is important to get a diagnosis from one of our experienced physiotherapists.

The Achilles is the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body as it has to tolerate the highest forces exerted on the body,

Whether you were a fish in your past life or a seasonal swimmer, the key to an effective swimming routine is to mix it up with a variety of strokes and drills at different intensities. Not only will it give you a better workout, it helps keep things interesting as well.

Frozen Shoulder is particularly prevalent between the ages of 40-60, and effects more woman than men for unknown reasons. It has the potential to create disability, making it difficult to get dressed, reach up to a higher shelf and even to sleep comfortably at night.

The prospect of sore muscles – or worse, injuries – is enough to put many people off getting active and for years we heard the way to avoid this was to do some stretching first. The trouble is most of us find it hard enough to find time to exercise, let alone fit in a stretching session beforehand. So how important is it to stretch before getting active?

There’s a lot we still don’t know about dementia, but we do know it affects over 400,000 Australians and is the leading cause of disability in those over 65. And it might surprise you to know that it’s also the second most common cause of death of Australians in general.

The term refers to medial epicondylitis, or flexor tendinopathy of the common flexor tendon of the forearm, which attaches to the bone on the inside aspect of the elbow. It is characterised by pain when gripping objects, and can lead to weakness and even loss of grip strength.

The pattern of your feet when you walk or run can impact how your body feels. Your feet house a quarter of all of the bones in your body, so they have an important job to do in keeping you moving however they can easily become vulnerable to stresses. This can lead to compensatory movement patterns developing, which can cause pain and discomfort.

Are you a runner that’s wanting to improve your running performance and improve speed? If you aren’t incorporating Resistance and strength training in your preparation, you could be stunting your performance and increasing your risk of overuse injury!

As a society, we often don’t think about taking care of our mental health in the same way we do our physical health. This is starting to change, particularly as more and more research shows we can influence our mental health through exercise.

Arthritis of the hip joint is an extremely common problem, particularly as we get older, and is one of the most common joint replacement surgeries performed in Australia. If left untreated, it can become extremely debilitating, but with good early management a lot can be done to keep it at bay and avoid severe complications.

The circadian rhythm regulates a range of your body’s functions to a 24-hour cycle. Most notably, it makes you feel sleepy in the evening and wakeful in the morning. Your retinas play a key role in regulating your circadian rhythm by sensing light and relaying information about the time of day to your brain.

Osteoarthritis affects well over two million Australians and that number isn't going to disappear. Being a chronic and painful condition, there are many different treatments on the market as more people seek relief from symptoms of osteoarthritis. But what actually works?

When it comes to a Rotator Cuff Repair, it’s hard to look past the role of Physiotherapy in recovery. The rehabilitation may differ depending on the muscle torn, how large the tear was, any other associated damage or each surgeons’ specific instructions.

If you can bike or walk to work, this can be an excellent way to fit more activity into your day – and you’ll arrive feeling fresh and energised, with a clear mind. Of course, not everyone lives close enough for this to be a realistic option, but you can still find ways to make at least part of your trip more active such as getting off the tram a few stops early and walking, or even park your car a kilometre or two away.

Each knee joint has a medial and lateral meniscus, these look like two large C-shaped cartilages that separate the thigh bone from the shin bone. Each knee meniscus acts like a little wedge to assist with stability at the knee joint especially with rotational movement. They also act as shock absorbers while walking, running, and jumping, protecting the bone surfaces and allowing you to move.

We all set goals, but it’s important to be reasonable with your goals. Don’t overestimate your availability, commitment and effort. Start with short term, easy goals. Make it something that’s achievable even on your worst week. You will likely fail along the way during training programs, it just doesn’t have to be in the first week because your goal was to go to the gym every day of the week.

Cupping has numerous benefits — it can help remove toxins from the body and stimulate the flow of fresh blood, lymph, and Qi to the affected area and throughout the body. It often works wonders for patients with the flu, colds, coughs, back and muscle pain, poor circulation, anxiety, red itchy skin conditions allergies, fevers, aches and myriad other pains.